Ep. 284: Feel-Good Productivity (w/ Ali Abdaal)
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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Transforming Academia: Study Strategies for Success
This chapter explores an individual's journey from feeling overwhelmed as a medical student to discovering effective study techniques that dramatically improved their performance. Key concepts like active recall and spaced repetition, encountered during a pivotal psychology lecture, sparked a passion for productivity and intentional learning. The discussion encompasses personal anecdotes, the evolution of their study methods, and the effects on both academic success and entrepreneurial ventures.
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